Odisha Ancient Temples / Hand Woven Textile / Tribal Trail

Odisha Ancient Temples / Hand Woven Textile / Tribal Trail

26 Day, 25 Night

Tourism in Odisha is one of the main contributors to the Economy of Odisha, India, with a 500 km (310 mi) long coastline, mountains, lakes, natural biodiversity and rivers. Odisha is one of the major tourism sectors of India, with various tourists' attractions, ranging from wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals. Other than wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals

Plans

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar airport, transfer to hotel. After chk in & fresh up, if time permit proceed for half day city tour covering the ancient temples of Lingaraj, Rajarani, Parsurameswar & Mukteswar. Overnight at hotel.

Excursion to Nuapatna Saree weaving villag.This village is very typical in the sense whole of the Villagers are engaged in the traditional form of Weaving the Sarees and Dress materials that is known as Tie and Die System.You will not only watch the weaving here you will get to smell what is RURAL INDIA. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Drive to Bhittarkanika National Park to explore Salt water crocodiles and spotted deers. Overnight inside the Park. You have the option of roaming around the Villages where you can smell rural india.

Drive to Dhenkanal via Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udaigiri Budhhist sites ( 5th Cent A.D till 13TH Cent A.D). Overnight at Dhenkanal.

Excursion to Joranda for interaction with Sadhus, Dhokra Craft Village. Overnight at Dhenkanal.

Drive to Phulbani exploring Tribal villages on the Way. Overnight at Phulbani. ( Home to the Primitive Kutia Kondh Tribes )

Drive from Phulbani to Daringbadi, on way exploring Kutia kondh tribal villages. Overnight at Daringbadi. ( Either hotel or Tent accommodation )

You will be exploring Tatoo face tribals this Day. Besides the Tatoo faced Kutia Kondh Tribes,You will have the Opportunity of Visiting to other Tribal Villages. Overnight at Bhawanipatna.

Drive from Bhawanipatna to Khariar. On way visit Manikeswari Temple,( The Temple is famous for Animal Sacrifice once in a year ) Bhawanipatna. Overnight at Khariar Road.

Explore nearby Tribal ( Bhunjia) Villages. Overnight at Khariar.

Drive to Bargarh, Textile belt of Odisha, it's approx 4 hours of driving. Discover some Textile Villages. Overnight at Bargarh.

Drive to Sambalpur exploring some Textile Villages on the way. You will Visit today a very typical Leaning Temple at Huma. Overnight at Sambalpur.

Drive to Keonjhar ( Approx 6 hours ) to explore some new tribal groups like Mankadia. Overnight at Keonjhar.

Discovering Tribal villages in and around Keonjhar. May be one Pilgrim centre, One traditional Kathi Kandhei Dance ( Puppet Show ) can be arranged. Overnight at Keonjhar.

Drive from Keonjhar to Jashipur. ( 70 kms,approx 2 hours of Journey ). Explore some Tribal villages near the National Park. Overnight in Jashipur.

Similipal, which derives its name from ‘Simul’ (Silk Cotton) tree, is a national park and a Tiger Reserve situated in the northern part of Orissa’s Mayurbhanj district. The tiger reserve is spread over 2750 sq km and has some beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani. The park is surrounded by high plateaus and hills, the highest peak being the twin peaks of Khairiburu and Meghashini (1515m above mean sea level). Overnight.

Explore nearby Tribal villages and Drive to Baripada, Overnight.

Drive to Bishnupur ( West Bengal ) to discover some very interesting terracotta temples. Overnight at Bishnupur.

Drive to Purulia, famous for Chhau dance and mask making. The Chhau dance is mainly performed during festivals in the region of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha, especially the spring festival of Chaitra Parva and in which the whole community participates. The Purulia Chhau dance is celebrated during the Sun festival.Drive through traditional Villages. Overnight at Purulia.

After breakfast discover some more Tribal villages and then proceed to Ranchi. (Jharkhand state ) . Overnight at Ranchi.

Excursion to Pahari temple, Kanke Dam, Ranchi Lake, Tagore Hill. Evening drop at Rly station to board the Overnight train to Varanasi.

Upon arrival at Varanasi Rly station, transfer to hotel. Later proceed to explore the city of Divini & Serenity. Visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple one of the 12 jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, Annapurna Devi Temple & Vishalakshi Devi. Evening witness Ganga Aarti on Holy River Gana at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Overnight at Varanasi.

After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival chk into hotel. Later visit to Sujata Temple, Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi temple, Great Buddha Statue & Monastery. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast drive to Gaya. Visit to river Phalgu, Vishnupad temple, & Mangala Gauri temple. Afternoon drive to Varanasi. On arrival chk int hotel.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Kashi Vishwanath temple is the most popular Varanasi temple which is dedicated to the Hindu Lord ShivaRamnagar Fort,Dashashwamedh Ghat for Evening Ganga Aarti,Assi Ghat,Varanasi Ghats,Kabir Math,Sarnath. Overnight at Varanasi.

After Breakfast, Check out from the Hotel , Drop at Airport for Onward Journey.